Archives for August 2017

Strong Varsity Netball start invaluable for Madibaz: SPAR Madibaz goalkeeper Jeanie Steyn said the confidence gained from their early success in the Varsity Netball tournament in Stellenbosch over the weekend was something that would be invaluable going forward. The Port Elizabeth team kicked off their campaign with a convincing 71-25 win against Vaal University of Technology on Sunday and Steyn said the next day’s 51-43 triumph against University of Western Cape served to further cement their self-belief. “You can never say there are easy games in this tournament but this last …

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger:
2017 #ShareTheBay Exhibition: Following the ongoing success of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism’s #ShareTheBay campaign – a means through which locals and visitors to the Bay are encouraged to digitally share their experiences in Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, Despatch and the surrounding areas - the second #ShareTheBay exhibition will take place in the month of September and it will be launched with Tourism Month at the Athenaeum’s Athol Fugard Terrace on 31 August 2017.
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A talent which knows no limits: The success of the album hinges on the runaway hit Yonkinto, which is fast gaining traction. The 29-year-old was born in King Williams Town and studied drama and film at Tshwane University of Technology. Her parents were not only cops, but also choristers.
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Weather in King William’s Town, South Africa: Are you about to make an International long distance phone call to South Africa? Are you planning a trip or preparing for a chat or online meeting? Just confirming the current time? We work hard to make certain the time …

Tourism Month is annually celebrated in September and Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT), Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) will be collaborating this year to introduce the theme and the calendar of this year’s objectives.
Tourism Month’s approach this year is “I Do Tourism” campaign under the theme of “Sustainable Tourism Development”.
Following the ongoing success of NMBT’s #ShareTheBay campaign – a means through which locals and visitors to Nelson Mandela Bay are encouraged to digitally share their experiences in Port Elizabeth, …

Working out how much an average South African needs to retire comfortably is theoretically a simple process: actuaries calculate a figure taking into account the Consumer Price Index (CPI), expected rises in inflation and the cost of living, and the percentage of the salaries that people would need to save in order to offset those costs and live comfortably.
Financial advisors typically say one needs to ensure that they have saved an amount that can provide for at least 70 percent of their regular, or last, income before retiring. But as we’ve probably all experienced when it comes to …

When it comes to buying new vehicles, South Africans have a growing preference for purchasing locally made cars, according to year-to-date sales data from WesBank and Naamsa. Sales records from January to July 2017 show that nine of the 10 top-selling cars and bakkies are models built in South Africa – accounting for 34.1% of passenger car and light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales, year-to-date.
“It’s remarkable that the top ten sellers are all South African, especially with more than 350 models on sale today,” said Rudolf Mahoney. “This incredible demand for locally built vehicles perfectly …

SuperSport has acquired the broadcast rights, which include a range of matches in the re-designed tournament which now boasts participation by the Kings and Currie Cup champions the Toyota Cheetahs. The Kings debut against Pro14 champions the Scarlets of Wales in Llanelli on Saturday (SS1, 6.30pm).
The Cheetahs’ opening match in the ground-breaking Guinness PRO14 tournament, against Ulster in Belfast, will be broadcast live on SuperSport 1 this weekend (Friday, 8.35pm), the broadcaster announced on Thursday.
In Wales Southern Kings Captain Michael Willemse said; "It's a massive honor for …

Southern Kings head coach, Deon Davids, named a strong side on Thursday that will take on the Scarlets in the opening match of the Guinness PRO14 Championship.
The Southern Kings will face the defending Guinness PRO14 champions at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday when they play in their first match of the 2017/18 season.
Davids will field an experienced team which includes players who have plied their trade in the Guinness PRO14 previously as well as the Vodacom Super Rugby competition. The side will be led by captain, Michael Willemse.
“We have some exciting players in the …

Dear MyPE
The residents of the Amathole District Municipality (ADM) continue to struggle because of the ongoing drought. Despite promises by the Premier and confirmation from the MEC for Finance that a Water Services Infrastructure Grant of R119-million had been transferred to ADM in full, there is still no evidence of relief measures being implemented. There has been no drilling for additional boreholes or attempts to de-silt dams.
Those responsible for ensuring the utilization of the grant are the members of the Amatola Water Board. The MEC’s reply states that the Water Services Grant …

Some of my favourite #sharethebay images currently being exhibited at the Athenaeum in PortElizabeth - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know.
So lets unpack them quickly - the Algoa Bay Yacht Club ones because I like sailing, the Campanile Bells because of this: World First as Port Elizabeth’s Campanile Bells play Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika and the City Hall because it was taken by a mate, Michael Sheehan who is as passionate about Port Elizabeth as I. …

With the change in economic conditions, experts advise and caution consumers against overspending and not saving for the things that matter.
However, there are tools that can help you manage rising household and unnecessary expenses without compromising your goal to live a comfortable life. Creating a simple budgeting template that encompasses your daily and household expenses will help you save for that pair of leather boots, that special family holiday that your family deserve or your child’s education. Making small saving adjustments will eventually add up overtime and benefit you in the …

Award-winning East London retailer one happy family: Nicksfoods Group managing director Kriton Efstratiou (left) and general manager Shannon Lennox celebrate being named the Eastern Cape SUPERSPAR retailer of the year at the recent awards ceremony at Mpekweni near Port Alfred. Photo: Supplied One happy family is how SUPERSPAR Nick’s Foods general manager Shannon Lennox sees his relationship with the East London shop after they were named SUPERSPAR of the year in the Eastern Cape recently. Lennox’s operation received the award for the second time after also taking the top prize in …

Rise and Shai, Hope and Brathwaite: But that superhuman effort was not the only marathon effort in Brathwaite’s career. There was 106 at Port Elizabeth and 116 against England in St George’s in a span of four months. In the disastrous 2015-16 tour of Australia, he opened batting and was ...
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Illegal immigrant added to Nigerian pastor's charge sheet: The televangelist was back in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Tuesday where he was meant to apply for bail on new facts. However, proceedings in Court 22 were cut short due to an urgent application …

Molly Blackburn High School recieves Mobile Science and IT Lab from PPC: BHISHO - PPC has recently handed over another of its flagship Mobile Science and IT Labs to Molly Blackburn High School. The mobile lab, an ideal alternative for underprivileged schools such as this one, incorporates both technology and the science ...
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EFF official gets R1 million and a free house - for no work: A Bhisho MPL has been drawing his R85‚000 monthly salary despite sitting at home for the past year. February will mark exactly a year since expelled Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) …

Dear MyPE
Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) is moving forward again, with improved basic service delivery and the wide-spread eradication of corruption.
The Eastern Cape has countless municipalities where service delivery has either collapsed or is on a knife-edge of imminent collapse.
Nelson Mandela Bay is in good hands and service delivery is continuously improving. Recent surveys have shown that residents rate the coalition government second to Cape Town when it comes to customer satisfaction.
In the light of the above, the ANC's statement yesterday is laughable to say the least. It is …

CampusKey, the premier provider of secure student accommodation in South Africa, is delighted to announce that one lucky student stands the chance of winning their accommodation for next year. Valued at R64 000, the lucky winner will get a year’s accommodation in a Socializer 10 Bed, available at CampusKey’s brand new Scarborough in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth.
The Socializer 10 rooms are private rooms and come fully furnished. Says Leon Howell, MD of CampusKey: “Our Socializer 10 bedroom includes a shower, but students share a kitchen, a comfortable lounge to relax, work and socialise in, …